Food Assistance Partnerships
FOODLINK guidelines & INFORMATION
Foodlink is proud to convene a robust network of food assistance partners. This network continually evolves and we are always happy to welcome new members.
Application information is below. Before you apply, we encourage you to reach out to existing members within our 10-county service area to learn best practices and understand what gaps exist in the network.
Food Banking Partnerships
BECOME A MEMBER
By joining Foodlink’s membership network, nonprofit organizations have access to a wide variety of food and other products, including USDA surplus commodities, donations from local retailers and purchased food. Foodlink also provides door-to-door delivery, grant-funding opportunities and networking with other local nonprofits within the emergency food system throughout its 10-county service area in the Rochester and Finger Lakes region of New York.
POP-UP PANTRIES
Pop-Up Pantries bring emergency food relief to parts of our service area that have limited access to traditional food pantries. Foodlink collects and safely stores food donations, and we rely on community partners to recruit volunteers and host distribution events on a monthly or bimonthly basis — primarily in rural communities.
SCHOOL PANTRIES
Good nutrition is critical to good health and success at school. While your school may provide free or reduced-price lunch options, many of those children and families lack access to food on the weekends or while school is not in session. Foodlink works with school partners to provide additional food resources to students and families. Schools can work with Foodlink to set up a food pantry that can accommodate families and community members. Requirements for a school-based food pantry include administrative support, storage capacity and a referral process.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
We strive for a diverse membership network that makes it easy for anyone in need to access emergency food. Before inquiring about partnership opportunities with Foodlink, please read the following guidelines. All interested organizations must:
- Must have 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.
- Must provide direct distribution of food or meals to the ill, infant or needy.
- Must be located within our 10 county service area: Allegany, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, Yates.
- Must have a location that can safely store food.
Contact Us
After reading the information above, fill out the form below to express interest in partnering with Foodlink in one or more ways. Please be advised that Foodlink ONLY partners with organizations located within our 10-county service area. A member of our Member Services team will be happy to discuss next steps. Thank you!
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